Black Rock Road over Schuylkill River
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Black Rock Bridge 8E13 · Structure no. 000000000010081
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 554 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,319
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Rock Road over Schuylkill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Black Rock Road over Schuylkill River in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 109 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,319 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,647 by 2032. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Rock Road over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Black Rock Road over Schuylkill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Black Rock Road over Schuylkill River carry?
About 6,319 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Black Rock Road over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Black Rock Road over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.